Greek and Yoruba gods meet NBA superstars in Inua Ellams' poetic play, but theater critic Terry Byrne finds the dramatic structure is a little too earthbound.
Inua Ellams's play tells the tale of Demi, a half-Nigerian mortal, half-Greek god who achieves basketball superstardom. But the true subject of “The Half-God of Rainfall” is the history and the present-day reality of sexual violence against women.
Hear an exclusive new track from The New Peggy: Studio Cast Recording featuring Ann Harada, Deb Radloff and Devil Ilaw performing the song “Closer, Higher, Thicker”.